Ghanaian musician, Kuami Eugene

Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene says that despite his mainstream success in secular music, he still considers himself a minister of God.

In an interview with Doreen Avio, the award-winning highlife artiste shared that his musical journey began in the church, which shaped both his spiritual identity and artistic talent.

“Sometimes I see a post on social media, and somebody wants to share something—Eugene Marfo will just pop up. I’m still a minister of God, and the transition started from the church.

"The church taught me everything. I know how to play the piano, guitar—everything. While I was in school, I was still doing music and playing drums for the church. I was doing music, but the push wasn’t there like I’m getting now,” he said.

Kuami Eugene also recounted a trip to the Volta Region for a gospel convention. At the invitation of a pupil-teacher friend, he joined her for a three-day church event.

“She was a pupil-teacher, and she invited me for a three-day convention with her church. I was Minister Eugene Marfo then. That was actually where I received my first pay, so shout out to that female friend of mine,” he recalled.

Shortly afterwards, he entered MTN Hitmaker, finishing as second runner-up before being signed by Lynx Entertainment—launching his rise in Ghana’s music industry.

He credited God, his family, and mentors like Richie Mensah and Eric Goka for supporting his ascent. Born Eugene Marfo, Kuami Eugene is now one of Ghana’s most prominent musicians, known for hits like Angela, Wish Me Well, Open Gate, and Monica.

He has received several awards, including Highlife Artiste of the Year and Artiste of the Year at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, and is currently promoting his latest single, Do Better.

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